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An odd scheduling quirk as the SB Cubs open a series with Dayton on a Sunday, minor league baseball at it’s finest. The Cubs jumped out to a quick three run lead in the third, and by the time the inning was over the game was tied at three. The SB Cubs pitching held Dayton down the rest of the game allowing the bats to wake up and score five times en route to a 8-3 win.

At the Plate:

Gleyber Torres is hitting his stride, he went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI’s, a stolen base, and a run scored.

Jason Volser was all over the place, he went 3-for-5 with two runs scored, and a stolen base.

Rashad Crawford had a solid game from the nine spot, he went 2-for-2 with two walks, three RBI’s, and three runs scored.

On the Mound:

Zach Hedges got the start and picked up the win, he worked five innings, giving up three runs, two earned, while walking one, and striking out two.

Jasvir Rakkar was good once again, he worked two scoreless innings, surrendering zero hits while walking one, and striking out three.

James Norwood was outstanding as well, he worked a scoreless inning, giving up two hits while striking out two.

Tommy Thorpe closed things out, he worked a scoreless inning, surrendering zero hits, while walking one, and striking out one.

One night after a thrilling comeback win, the Pelicans couldn’t find any offense as they could only muster three hits in a shutout loss. The Pelican pitching was solid, but that doesn’t mean much if you can’t score.

At the Plate:

Chris Denorfia, who is rehabbing from an injury, went 1-for-2 with a double.

Mark Zagunis was out in right field today, he went 1-for-4 in the loss.

The Smokies made some noise early on, then couldn’t push anymore runs across the plate the rest of the game. By the second inning it was 6-1 Smokies then that was it as far as scoring runs goes. The Braves were able to score once in the 4th, and once in the 9th to make it close but they still fell to the Smokies 6-3.

At the Plate:

Elliot Soto got things done at the top of the order tonight, he was 2-for-6 with a run scored.

Albert Almora had another solid game, he was 2-for-5 with a walk, a double, and two runs scored.

Dan Vogelbach continued his hot start today, he went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI’s, and a run scored.

On the Mound:

Rob Zastryzny got the start, he worked 3.1 innings giving up two runs, one earned on three hits while walking three, and striking out five. Unfortunately he was hit by a batted ball in the foot and had to leave the game.

Stephen Perakslis was outstanding, he worked 1.2 scoreless innings, giving up one hit while walking one.

Michael Jensen was solid today, he worked two scoreless innings, giving up two hits while walking one, and sriking out one.

Hunter Cervenka struggled in this one, he worked 1.2 innings, giving up one run on one hit while walking two, and striking out two.

Andres Santiago earned the save by retiring one hitter, he worked a third of an inning, while walking one.

Another outstanding effort from the Iowa Cubs today as they pounded Memphis 7-2 to earn a series split. The long ball was on display all day as Addison Russell, Kris Bryant, and Jonathan Mota all went deep, dingers! The Cubs pitching held their own and it was smooth sailing the rest of the way.

At the Plate:

John Andreoli did his job at the top of the order today, he went 1-for-3 with two walks, a double, and a run scored.

Addison Russell is on fire right now, he hit 3-for-5 with a dinger, two RBI’s, and two runs scored. He’s now hitting .389 on the season.

Kris Bryant did it again, he was 1-for-4 with his second homer in as many days, three RBI’s, and a run scored.

Jonathan Mota had a huge day, he went 3-for-4 with a homer, an RBI, and two runs scored.

Adron Chambers had another solid game, he went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, and a double.

On the Mound:

Barret Loux got the start for Iowa and was erratic for the most part, he worked 3.2 innings, giving up two runs on four hits while walking three, and striking out three.

Drake Britton was brilliant today, and picked up the win, he worked 2.1 scoreless innings, surrendering zero hits while walking one.

The South Bend Cubs moved to 2-0 on the young season tonight as 2014 15th round draft pick Jeremy Null was brilliant. Null got the start and worked five scoreless innings, giving up just two hits while striking out seven, not a single walk. That was more than enough for the SB Cubs offense as they pounded out ten hits en route to a 7-4 victory over Bowling Green.

At the Plate:

Trey Martin provided the production from the top of the order in this one, he was 1-for-5 with three RBI’s, and a run scored.

Chesny Young has had a good start to the season, he went 2-for-4 with an RBI in the victory.

Jeffrey Baez was solid yet again tonight, he went 2-for-4, and is now hitting .375 on the season.

Jesse Hodges and the bottom of the order were noticeable in this one, Hodges went 2-for-4 with a double, and a run scored.

Not a whole lot went right for the Pelicans tonight as they fell behind Wilmington 6-0 in the fourth on their way to an 8-3 loss. If was a rough night on the mound for Pelicans starter Daury Torrez, he could only get through 4.2 innings as he picked up his first loss of the season.

At the Plate:

Jacob Hannemann is doing good things early on, he was 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI, and a stolen base.

Ben Carhart had a solid 2015 debut, he went 1-for-3 with a double, and two runs scored.

Mark Zagunis has been impressive, he was solid in the loss tonight, he went 1-for-4 with a walk, and a stolen base.

On the Mound:

Daury Torrez got knocked around in this one, he worked 4.2 innings, giving up six runs on seven hits while walking one, and striking out five.

I’m excited about Josh Conway, he just didn’t have it tonight, he went 1.1 innings, giving up two runs on three hits while walking one, and striking out one.

Gerardo Concepcion is on the comeback trail, he was great tonight, he worked two scoreless innings, giving up no hits while walking one, and striking out two.

Tayler Scott finished this one off, he worked one scoreless inning, giving up one hit while striking out two.

A weird one in Mississippi as the Smokies jumped out to a 5-0 lead only to see it vanish in an 8-7 loss. The Smokies attempted to mount a comeback in the 8th, but could only close the gap to one run. A tough night for the Smokies pitchers as the Braves worked six walks, and registered nine hits.

At the Plate:

Pin-Chieh Chen provided some production at the top, he was 1-for-4 with a walk, and two RBI’s.

It hasn’t been the start that the Iowa Cubs, and Cubs fans were expecting. For the second straight night the Memphis Redbirds took it to Iowa, it was especially bad tonight as Iowa trailed 7-0 after two. Some of the big league club’s struggles are rubbing off on Iowa as they can’t seem to find any offense yet.

At the Plate:

Junior Lake is displaying his new approach, he was 1-for-3 with a walk in the loss.

Addison Russell is one guy that is swinging it well, he went 1-for-4 with a double, he’s hitting .375 so far this season.

The MLB Draft gets going again in about five minutes, round 2 through round 15 will be completed today, we will update this post with the Cubs picks, follow along and use the comments section to comment or follow on twitter!

Cubs 2nd Round Pick (67th Overall) –

Duane Underwood

Pope HS (Ga.), Senior

Height: 6’2″, Weight: 205

Position: RHP

DOB: 07/20/1994

Bats: R, Throws: R

Full Scouting Report
Underwood is everything you’d want from a high school pitcher: athletic with arm strength, a chance to have three at least Major League-average pitches and outstanding mound presence.The Georgia product will sit in the low 90s with his fastball typically, but he can reach back for 95-96 mph occasionally. His secondary offerings aren’t as good as the fastball, but both his curve and changeup have a chance. When he throws them right, his curve can have a very good 12-to-6 late break and his changeup can be very deceptive.He doesn’t throw either consistently right now and he does have some issues with command at times. His poise, knowledge of the game and athleticsm say he’ll continue to evolve as a pitcher, meaning he could start moving up charts this spring. —Round 3 through Round 15 after the jump.

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